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Luke 24:35

What does Luke 24:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 24:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 24:35 means

They recount what happened on the road and how Jesus was known to them in the breaking of the bread. Their testimony centers on two anchors: the opening of the Scriptures and the recognition at the table. They do not magnify themselves but the Lord’s initiative and grace. The phrase “known of them in the breaking of the bread” becomes a lasting memory for the church—a reminder that Jesus reveals Himself as He feeds His people with truth and fellowship. Their account adds texture to the community’s growing certainty: this is not a phantom or a hope-dream, but the same Jesus engaging His disciples personally.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they gave an account of the things which had taken place on the way, and how, when he gave them bread, they had knowledge of him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they were telling the things in the way, and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they told what things were done in the way: and how they knew him in the breaking of bread.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they related what [had happened] on the way, and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

Context

Following the assembly’s report of Jesus’ appearance to Simon (v. 34), the two travelers add their story (v. 35). Together, these accounts form the immediate backdrop for Jesus’ sudden appearance to the entire group in verse 36. The narrative rhythm has moved from empty tomb to angelic message to scattered sightings and Scripture-based recognition. Now the stage is set for unequivocal, bodily confirmation, as Jesus stands in their midst, speaks peace, shows His wounds, and even eats in front of them (vv. 36–43).

v.34saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

v.35This passage

v.36And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 2:42

    And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

  • Luke 24:30

    And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.

  • Mark 16:12

    And after these things he was manifested in another form unto two of them, as they walked, on their way into the country.

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